BARRE TOWN — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, January 26, 2013, in St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Barre, for Robert Marshall Bates of Wildersburg Commons, who passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at his home.

The principal celebrant was the Rev. Msgr. Peter A. Routhier, rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Burlington and vicar general of the Diocese of Burlington, assisted by the Rev. Leopold J. Bilodeau, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Soosairaj A. Cruz, parochial vicar of St. Luke Parish.

Crucifer Lawrence Reilly was altar server. Father Leo offered the homily. Rev. Mr. Daniel L. Pudvah, deacon, led the Prayer of the Faithful.